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Here's this week's highlights:

The Lilburn Loop: March 23

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RECAP

On March 13, the Mayor and Council participated in an extended Special Called Work Session, an annual meeting held to allow for more in-depth discussion. This year’s session took place at Madison City Hall.

During the meeting, city staff presented a detailed financial report and outlined strategies to accomplish the goals and priorities established by the Mayor and Council in March 2025.

Staff also provided updates on two long-term planning efforts: the mid-cycle Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Master Concept.

The group also discussed House Bill 1116, which has advanced from the House to the Senate, and the potential impact it could have on services provided by counties and municipalities if adopted.

Learn More About The 2026 Annual Retreat

MAYOR'S TOWN HALL & COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE

Thank you to everyone who joined us Monday evening for the Mayor’s Town Hall and Comprehensive Plan Open House. This was the best-attended Mayor’s Town Hall to date!

During the Town Hall, Mayor Crist shared an update on the Downtown Master Concept, including the decision to refer to it as a “concept” rather than a “concept plan.” This distinction helps clarify that ideas generated during the charrette process are possibilities—not commitments—and that any future projects would be evaluated for feasibility and appropriateness before moving forward. Potential projects may also be considered as part of the city’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.

Following the Town Hall, attendees had the opportunity to explore updates to the Comprehensive Plan, with a focus on mobility, and provide additional input by allocating “paper dollars” to their preferred options.

We appreciate the community’s continued engagement as these planning efforts move forward.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DOWNTOWN MASTER CONCEPT

While both planning efforts help guide Lilburn’s future, they serve different purposes:

 Comprehensive Plan

• Covers the entire city
• Provides long-range guidance for land use, transportation, housing, and growth
• Helps inform future zoning and development decisions

To learn more, click the button below about the Comprehensive Plan.

Learn More About The Comprehensive Plan

Downtown Master Concept

• Focuses specifically on Old Town 
• Explores design concepts, mobility, traffic flow, public spaces, and redevelopment opportunities
• Creates a shared vision for one specific area of the city

To learn more, click the button below about the Downtown Master Concept.

Together, these planning efforts work hand in hand — the Comprehensive Plan establishes the citywide framework, while the Downtown Master Concept explores ideas and opportunities specifically for Old Town Lilburn.

Learn More About The Downtown Master Concept

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON MARCH 26

The Planning Commission will meet this Thursday, March 26, with a Work Session at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

One item on the agenda includes proposed updates to the Lilburn Zoning Ordinance to establish a Design Review Board to help guide the Old Town Overlay District design guidelines.

Learn More About The Planning Commission

March's downtown development authority update

Please note a change to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting schedule for March. The Regular Meeting scheduled for last Wednesday, March 18 was cancelled, and a Special Called DDA meeting will be held this Wednesday, March 25. 

Learn More About the DDA

SPRING CLEAN & GO GREEN

Decluttering this season? Let’s do it the right way!

• Donate and reuse items whenever possible
• Recycle right—keep items clean, dry, and loose (no bags!)
• Skip the tanglers (hoses, cords, wires), food waste, and plastic wrap

A few simple steps make a big difference. Let’s keep Lilburn clean, green, and beautiful this spring!

Check Out This Video On Proper Recycling

Lilburn spring cleanup ON APRIL 4

Join us for the Lilburn Spring Cleanup next Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lilburn City Hall. This popular event provides residents with an opportunity to drop off bulk trash and have confidential paper documents securely shredded and recycled.

These collections help keep debris out of City of Lilburn waterways and support neighborhood beautification across our community.

Learn More About Spring Cleanup

cLEAN WATER BEGINS WITH SAFE DISPOSAL

Proper disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) such as cleaners, paints, pesticides, used oil and batteries can prevent pollution from reaching City of Lilburn’s waterways and causing harm to the environment. When HHW enters a storm drain, it drains directly to local streams and lakes without receiving any treatment. To protect our water and environment, follow these tips:

• Reduce the amount you buy so you won’t have to dispose of leftover waste
• Solidify old paint with cat litter before disposal with other solid waste
• Recycle used motor oil at auto shops
• Recycle used batteries and light bulbs at hardware and battery stores
• Store HHW items indoors or under cover and dispose of by a sanitation service

Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste at DWR’s Lilburn Workshop on Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. and you may qualify for a 5% stormwater fee credit. For more tips on protecting our streams from pollutants check out the city's Stormwater Management Pages.

Learn More About The Household Hazardous Waste Management

It's chipper week

Time to clear those yards! During Chipper Week, residents can place small branches and limbs at the curb for collection.

• Place debris neatly at the curb (not in the street)
• Keep piles manageable and free of dirt, rocks, or other debris
• No bags, leaves, or grass clippings

Our crews will make their way through the city throughout the week—thank you for helping keep Lilburn looking its best!

Learn More About Chipper Service

Food Truck Tuesdays returns may 12

Food Truck Tuesday rolls back into Lilburn City Park on Tuesday, May 12! Bring your family, grab dinner from a variety of local food trucks, and enjoy live music from The Trilby Brothers Band.

Want to get your business in front of thousands of Gwinnett County residents? Community Event Sponsorships offer a great opportunity to interact directly with potential customers while supporting Lilburn’s popular community events. Click the link below to learn more about becoming an sponsor.

Learn More About How To Become A Vendor

FEISTA IN THE PARK VENDORS— vendor deadline march 30

We’re kicking off the 2026 event season with Fiesta in the Park on Saturday, May 2 in Lilburn City Park! This exciting new event will bring the community together for an evening of music, food, and fun.

A special thank you to our sponsors Agavero Parkside, Chick-fil-A Lilburn, Blue Skies Plumbing, and Window Nation for their support. Interested in being a vendor? Applications are open through Monday, March 30.

Learn More About How To Become A Vendor

Cornhole League IS IN FULL SWING

The Spring Cornhole League is underway at Lilburn City Park, and the competition is heating up! Games begin at 6:30 p.m., and spectators are welcome.Learn More About Cornhole League.

Railroad Ave. Project Update: Porchline & The Parking Deck

Construction continues to move forward in Old Town! Crews are making progress on the parking deck with final structural elements, brickwork, and site improvements, while work at the Porchline apartments includes ongoing interior finishes and exterior detailing.

Up next, crews will begin excavation for the pool, install the mailroom, and continue preparing for hardscaping and landscaping.

Things are coming together as we move closer to completion—thank you for your continued patience during construction!Learn More About The Railroad Ave Project

FIRST AND MAIN ASSEMBLAGE UPDATE

Work is underway at the First Avenue and Main Street assemblage, a public-private partnership led by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to support future investment in Old Town Lilburn. Crews are preparing the 2.61-acre site for a mixed-use development, which is planned to include commercial space along Main Street and residential units along Velva Way.

Lewis Contracting Services began site work in early November, and crews are installing underground storm utilities. Site development is expected to continue through mid-summer 2026. As this project moves forward, all plans and renderings remain conceptual and subject to change. Updates will continue to be shared as progress is made. This project represents another step toward reinvestment in Old Town, and the City will continue to keep the community informed as work progresses.Learn More About the First and Main Project

MAIN ST. ROAD CLOSURE ON MARCH 23-26

Drivers, please plan ahead this week. Main St. between First Ave. and Lula St. will be closed from today, March 23 through Thursday, March 26 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

Please use alternate routes and allow extra travel time if you’re in the Old Town area. We appreciate your patience as work is completed.

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Main Street between First Avenue and Lula Street will be closed March 23–26 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

Please use alternate routes and allow extra travel time if you’re in the Old Town area.

We appreciate your patience as work is completed.

Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste at DWR’s Lilburn workshop, April 9 @ 6 p.m. and you may qualify for a 5% stormwater fee credit.

Proper disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) such as cleaners, paints, pesticides, used oil and batteries can prevent pollution from reaching City of Lilburn’s waterways and causing harm to the environment. When HHW enters a storm drain, it drains directly to local streams and lakes without receiving any treatment.  

For more tips on protecting our streams from pollutants see the City website, Stormwater Management pages.

https://www.cityoflilburn.com/265/Stormwater-Management

Join us for the Spring Cleanup April 4, 9am to 12pm to drop off bulk trash and have confidential paper documents securely shredded and recycled. These most popular collections keep debris from reaching City of Lilburn waterways and support neighborhood beautification. 

Each vendor will have a drop-off station at the Lilburn City Hall-Library parking lot.

Please follow markers to drop off with one vendor at a time.

Bulk Trash – Waste Management

• Accepted items: Furniture, mattresses, box springs, bed frames, grills (no propane or charcoal), small miscellaneous items that do not fit in a normal trash can
• Not accepted: appliances, bagged trash, yard waste, tires, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint/chemicals, construction material, oil, gas, propane or any combustible or flammable materials
• For additional information regarding what is considered bulk trash contact 770-381-6420

 Paper Shredding – Global Shredding & Record Storage

• Accepted items: paper documents, paper with paper clips or small binder clips, newspapers, magazines, coupons/flyers, posters, bulk/junk mail
• Not accepted: 3 ring binders, compact discs, hard cover books, cardboard, paper bound by jumbo binder clips
• Limit of 10 standard, copy-paper size boxes per person-you may not leave any containers on site
• Remain in your vehicle and they will unload the paper and return your boxes
• For additional information regarding what type of paper is accepted contact 404-585-7384
• Barring any unforeseen circumstances, paper will be shredded on site

No other items will  be accepted at this event.

For additional opportunities to dispose of items, Earth Day 2026 will be held by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful at Gwinnett Place Mall on April 18, from 9am until 12pm.

https://gwinnettcb.org/signature-events/earth-day/

Immediately following the Mayor's Town Hall on Monday, March 16, join us for a Comprehensive Plan open house from 7:45–8:45 p.m. This will be held in the lobby adjoining the Preston Room to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan following public feedback gathered in January. City staff and consultants will be available to answer questions and gather additional input. There will be no formal presentation.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Downtown Master Plan Charrette. If you were unable to attend—or would like to revisit the discussions—you can view the presentations from both Monday’s kickoff meeting and Friday’s closing presentation by clicking the links below. These provide an overview of the ideas and feedback shared throughout the week as we begin shaping a long-range vision for Old Town Lilburn.

At the March 9 City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council will consider adoption of the Downtown Master Concept. Adoption does not mean that every recommendation will ultimately be feasible or implemented. Rather, it allows the Council to review the ideas and consider which may move forward. Many of the concepts would be evaluated through the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

Kickoff Meeting-powerpoint 

https://youtu.be/bwHYUx28fr0

Final Presentation-powerpoint

https://youtu.be/UszmoJGCDBs

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The March 18th DDA meeting is cancelled, and a Special Called DDA meeting will be held on March 25th. The Work Session will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the regular meeting to follow.